STAR Young Adults - 2025 Summer Workshops

STAR YA Presents…

  • BE MORE CHILL
  • Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
  • Book by Joe Tracz
  • Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini
  • Licensed through Concord Theatricals

Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End!

A Note from the Director About BE MORE CHILL:
On the surface, Be More Chill is a fast-paced, quirky sci-fi musical comedy, and it absolutely delivers on that! However, it also explores deeper, more mature themes. The show addresses important issues such as bullying, peer pressure, the desire to fit in, and mental health struggles, including depression. It also contains strong language, references to alcohol and drug use, and implied sexual situations.

While I believe it’s important to provide this content advisory for our audiences, I also firmly believe that BE MORE CHILL is a meaningful and valuable production—both for our actors to perform and for our community to experience. At its heart, the show encourages self-acceptance and reminds us that everyone is fighting their own battles, often unseen.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

-Lauren Lowell, Director
Lauren@starltd.org

Age range:
14 – 19 Years

Performances

  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7 P.M. (Classic Dew Cast)
  • Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7 P.M. (Code Red Cast)
  • Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7 P.M. (Classic Dew Cast)
  • Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2 P.M. (Code Red Cast)

Tickets can be purchased through Zeffy at this link!

Classic Dew Cast – Thursday & Saturday Cast
Jeremy: Landon Baggett
Michael: Rin Goodlin
Christine: Katie Reyes
Brooke: Emelyse Carney
Mr. Heere: Eli Horman
Ms. Reyes: Elsie Coulson

Code Red Cast – Friday & Sunday Cast
Jeremy: John Roberts
Michael: Mel Gean
Christine: Lily Viets
Brooke: Danishka Boria
Mr. Heere: Nathan Aisquith
Ms. Reyes: Ava Jackson

Performance Location
Chesapeake Art Center, Hammond Lane Theatre
194 Hammonds Lane
Brooklyn Park, MD 21225

Testimonials

“STAR has been an integral part of my life for the last seven years. STAR has not only helped me to grow as a performer but as a person as well. While performing with STAR, they instilled a passion for performing, knowledge of design, and unmatched care for others that I carry with me to this day. As an employee for STAR, I try to instill those same values in my staff and workshop participants. There is no other place like STAR in Catonsville, Maryland, or beyond. STAR is a beautiful family of which I am proud to be a part of.”

Charlie Roberts
STAR Kids Director and past YA Participant

“The STAR Ltd. program has provided my very different girls with gifts that are hard to put into words: confidence, inclusion, community, teamwork, patience, discovering talent, dealing with disappointment, along with the skills needed to become better musical actresses. I am forever grateful a friend recommended STAR to us seven years ago.”

Lori Hall O’Donnell
Educator and Parent of STAR Kids, Jr., and YA program participants

“STAR has been a part of my life for nearly 10 years now. Not only do the directors always work hard to put on an amazing show, but also they truly care for the cast. As STAR has grown, I feel like I have grown with it. The people I have met have become some of my closest friends and mentors. I recommend STAR to anyone who wants to gain valuable theatre experience while having an amazing summer.”

Lydia Newman
College student, and STAR Kids, Jr., and YA participant

“Our daughter absolutely loves STAR! She immediately felt like part of the group, and we have been thrilled with the friendships she has made! The shows are so entertaining, it’s hard to believe they do that in just 3 weeks!”

Kathy Meiller
co-owner of Narcissus Salon & mom of STAR Jr. participant

“STAR is like a second family to me. Everyone is supportive and caring of each other. The environment is great.”

Sean Davis
STAR Jr. and YA participant